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Letter from Santa

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

Hello parents, Merry Christmas. Santa sent me a letter explaining how his workshop and gift giving works. Read it and let me know your comments below. Share with your loved ones.

Vegan Chili + Sour Cream

September 17, 2020 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

Hearty. Delicious. Satisfying. Creamy. Warm. CHILI INGREDIENTS 1-2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp ground cumin 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 cup TVP 1 cup mushrooms, … Continue ReadingVegan Chili + Sour Cream

Crispy Baked Apple

September 16, 2020 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

SERVES 1PREP TIME 10COOK TIME 45 INGREDIENTS 1 apple per person (5 people = 5 apples) 1/4 cup quick oats 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp sugar of choice 1 tsp vegan margarine or butter 1-2 tbsp maple syrup Directions Preheat oven to 375F. Mix all ingredients, except the apple. … Continue ReadingCrispy Baked Apple

Pumpkin Pie Spice

September 15, 2020 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

MAKES A GREAT GIFT AND APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CUPS INGREDIENTS 1 cup cinnamon 1/2 cup ginger 1/4 cup nutmeg 1/4 cup all spice 1/8 cup cloves Directions Layer in mason jar Mix, optional

Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

September 14, 2020 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

When I think of the fall I always turn to a warming, hearty soup. Butternut squash soup always comes first. Butternut squash grows in abundance among farms in eastern Ontario so its not hard keeping this soup on the mind. Rich and full of fall flavour, this soup is always … Continue ReadingVegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Humble Seedz Fall Pizza

October 7, 2019 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

INGREDIENTS Tub of Humble Seedz 398 ml can of peeled tomatoes One Spanish onion Half red pepper Half of a small butternut squash Three or four white or brown mushrooms 1 ball of fresh dough DIRECTIONS Bake some veggies. We used squash, spanish onions and peppers. Mix one tub of … Continue ReadingHumble Seedz Fall Pizza

Stylish, vegan, ethically-made footwear and accessories: does that even exist?

October 2, 2019 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

It has since SOULiers Studio launched to fill a void in the Canadian marketplace. SOULiers Studio is an e-boutique that was launched when founder, Lise Beutel, was challenged to find vegan footwear that didn’t compromise on style and importantly, her values that the products also be ethically-made, meaning that fair … Continue ReadingStylish, vegan, ethically-made footwear and accessories: does that even exist?

Beyond the Straw: Practicing Sustainability in the Restaurant Industry

October 1, 2019 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

A lot of waste is inherently created in the process of running a busy restaurant. From the packaging of ingredients delivered to the restaurant, to any meal portions left behind on diners’ plates—and everywhere in between—there are many moments in the process of preparing, serving, and enjoying a meal that … Continue ReadingBeyond the Straw: Practicing Sustainability in the Restaurant Industry

Four lives saved.

September 16, 2019 By veronikasimmons

By Jenny McQueen, Animal Rights Activist One weekend in August, with the help of the Animal Liberation Conference in Toronto, organized by Liberation TO, I was part of a team that made media headlines for three straight days, with daring and impactful actions, and actual animal lives saved. One journalist … Continue ReadingFour lives saved.

GONE DIGITAL FOR THE TREES

August 29, 2019 By veronikasimmonsLeave a comment

Our mission has always been to be the change we wanted to see in the world, know better and do better, research and educate and to leave this world a better place than we found it! So with that said we have officially decided to end our print subscription. We … Continue ReadingGONE DIGITAL FOR THE TREES

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